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Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991 in Halifax, United Kingdom. He recorded his first EP at age 14 and released his first EP at 16.
Ed Sheeran was born in 1991 and is currently 35 years old. Anyone born before 1991 is older than Ed.
Born
February 17, 1991
Halifax, United Kingdom
World pop: ~5.4B
Ed's age
35
Your age
20
Are you older than Ed Sheeran?
No — Ed Sheeran was born in 1991. You were born in 2006, making you 15 years younger.
At your age (20), Ed had already released his debut album (at age 20), but hadn't yet won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist (at age 21).
Ed's Life Timeline
Ed Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He grew up in a musical family and began playing guitar at a young age. Sheeran's passion for music led him to start writing songs as a teenager, and he moved to London to pursue a career in music, performing at various venues and gaining a following.
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Sheeran's career took off in 2011 when he released his debut studio album '+', which included the hit single 'The A Team'. He was 20 years old when he achieved significant recognition, leading to multiple award nominations. His subsequent albums, including 'x' and '÷', featured chart-topping singles such as 'Thinking Out Loud' and 'Shape of You', making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has collaborated with numerous artists and has received several Grammy Awards for his work.
As of now, Ed Sheeran continues to be a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his unique blend of pop, folk, and R&B. His contributions to music have not only earned him commercial success but also a dedicated fan base worldwide. Sheeran's influence extends beyond music as he engages in philanthropic efforts and supports various charitable causes.
Recorded his first EP
Ed Sheeran was 14 years old when he recorded his first EP, 'Spinning Man,' and began performing at local venues.
Ed Sheeran was 14 years old when he recorded his first EP in 2005. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released his first EP
Ed Sheeran self-released his first EP at age 16, performing at small venues and building a grassroots following before being signed.
Ed Sheeran was 16 years old when he released his first EP in 2007. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released his debut album
Ed Sheeran was 20 years old when he released his debut studio album '+'. The album included the hit single 'The A Team', which received critical acclaim and commercial success.
Ed Sheeran was 20 years old when he released his debut album in 2011. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist
Ed Sheeran was 21 years old when he won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist. This award recognized his impact on the music scene and solidified his status as a rising star.
Ed Sheeran was 21 years old when he won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist in 2012. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'x' (Multiply)
Ed Sheeran was 23 years old when he released his second album 'x,' which debuted at #1 in both the UK and US.
Ed Sheeran was 23 years old when he released 'x' (Multiply) in 2014. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Performed at Wembley Stadium
Ed Sheeran was 24 years old when he performed three sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium in London.
Ed Sheeran was 24 years old when he performed at Wembley Stadium in 2015. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became the first artist to have two songs in the top 10 simultaneously
Ed Sheeran was 26 years old when he became the first artist to have two songs in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously with 'Shape of You' and 'Castle on the Hill'. This achievement highlighted his widespread popularity.
Ed Sheeran was 26 years old when he became the first artist to have two songs in the top 10 simultaneously in 2017. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Shape of You'
Ed Sheeran was 26 years old when 'Shape of You' became the most-streamed song on Spotify, spending 12 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Ed Sheeran was 26 years old when he released 'Shape of You' in 2017. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'No.6 Collaborations Project'
Ed Sheeran was 28 years old when he released 'No.6 Collaborations Project,' featuring artists like Justin Bieber, Eminem, and Cardi B.
Ed Sheeran was 28 years old when he released 'No.6 Collaborations Project' in 2019. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released '=' (Equals)
Ed Sheeran was 30 years old when he released '=,' his fourth solo album, which debuted at #1 in the UK.
Ed Sheeran was 30 years old when he released '=' (Equals) in 2021. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Subtract'
Ed Sheeran was 32 years old when he released '-' (Subtract), his fifth studio album, completing his mathematical album series.
Ed Sheeran was 32 years old when he released 'Subtract' in 2023. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 3 | |
| 1995 | 4 | |
| 1996 | 5 | |
| 1997 | 6 | |
| 1998 | 7 | |
| 1999 | 8 | |
| 2000 | 9 | |
| 2001 | 10 | |
| 2002 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 12 | |
| 2004 | 13 | |
| 2005 | 14 | recorded his first EP |
| 2006 | 15 | |
| 2007 | 16 | released his first EP |
| 2008 | 17 | |
| 2009 | 18 | |
| 2010 | 19 | |
| 2011 | 20 | released his debut album |
| 2012 | 21 | won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist |
| 2013 | 22 | |
| 2014 | 23 | released 'x' (Multiply) |
| 2015 | 24 | performed at Wembley Stadium |
| 2016 | 25 | |
| 2017 | 26 | became the first artist to have two songs in the top 10 simultaneously |
| 2018 | 27 | |
| 2019 | 28 | released 'No.6 Collaborations Project' |
| 2020 | 29 | |
| 2021 | 30 | released '=' (Equals) |
| 2022 | 31 | |
| 2023 | 32 | released 'Subtract' |
| 2024 | 33 | |
| 2025 | 34 | |
| 2026 | 35 |
